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Krossa Regal is asserting itself this year. I was given a root hank of this erect, long stem hosta several years ago.  This spring, I am pleased how the leaves stand attention over the wide strip of lirope. 

This link is to an interesting encyclopedic site about all things hosta-ical. George Schmid's devotion to hostas is clear. Check out the two color wheels about the green-through-blue leaf range of garden hosta species. 

This hosta is not typical of gardens although the variety is not rare.  What this means is that you are not likely to find Krossa in a neighborhood hosta exchange.  You can find it at local nurseries but not likely at a big box-o'-plants-plus-hardware retailer. 

Bridgewatergardens is a good hosta source.  Other nice grey-blues that deserve wider adoption include Blue Umbrella and Mouse Ears.  In order of size, Krossa is Papa Bear, Blue Umbrella is Mama Bear and Mouse Ears is the wee little baby bear.  This Creeping Jenny is, naturally, Goldilocks. 

Now, go plant this storybook arrangement.